Podcasts about hindrances

After being born again by faith alone in Christ alone, we are to continue in faith. Paul wrote, “as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Col 2:6). We received Jesus by faith, and after being born again, we are to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor 5:7). The word “walk” translates the Greek verb peripateō (περιπατέω), which is here used as a metaphor for how we live, behave, or habitually conduct our lives. To walk by faith means we learn and apply God's Word to our lives (i.e., marriage, family, education, work, finances, etc.). It means obeying God's directives, claiming His promises, and utilizing His resources for our daily problems. We are also instructed to “walk by the Spirit” and not the flesh (Gal 5:16). When we live by faith and depend on the Spirit for strength and guidance, we “walk in a manner worthy of the calling” with which we have been called (Eph 4:1). As Christians, we are instructed to learn God's Word that we might come to know our new identity in Christ and lay hold of the many blessings God has provided for us as His children. Gospel information started our journey of faith, and Bible doctrine is the basis for our spiritual walk and advance to maturity. The advancing believer is living the righteous life that God expects, for He says, “My righteous one shall live by faith” (Heb 10:38), and “faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see” (Heb 11:1 NET). To live by faith in God and His Word pleases Him, for “without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him” (Heb 11:6). Paul said, “we have as our ambition…to be pleasing to Him” (2 Cor 5:9). Christians who fail to live by faith, who choose not to learn and/or live by God's Word, will default to humanistic philosophies, values, and experiences. In immature or carnal Christians, experiences and feelings will be regarded as more real, reliable, and important than God and His Word. Though we can enjoy our experiences and feelings (when they align with God), these are not stable, so we must be careful not to prioritize them or make them the base of operations. Divine wisdom should be our base of operations, as God wants us to learn and live His Word, to trust Him in all things, and to live by faith as obedient-to-the-Word children. When feelings rise high, faith must rise higher, lest we get bogged down and trapped in faulty reasonings that enslave and hinder our spiritual life and victory. The walk of faith requires discipline of mind and will. Ultimately, “whatever is not from faith is sin” (Rom 14:23). Faith starts with God and His directives and promises. Once we learn about God's directives, provisions and promises, He expects us to live by them, to be “doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude” ourselves (Jam 1:22). It is possible to learn God's Word and not apply it by faith, which is why James wrote, “to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin” (Jam 4:17). It is a sin not to live by faith. The writer to the Hebrews warned his readers, saying, “Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God” (Heb 3:12). After hearing God's Word, it is evil for a Christian not to believe it. It's evil because God's Word is absolute truth (2 Sam 7:28; Psa 119:160; John 17:17), and rejecting or doubting it implies that God, who cannot lie (Num 23:19; Tit 1:2; Heb 6:18), is untrustworthy, which is an affront to His perfect nature. This evil behavior was exemplified by the Israelites in the wilderness, for after they'd been delivered from Egyptian bondage, they failed to live by faith (Num 14:11), angered the Lord (Psa 95:8-11), and so forfeited the blessing of inheriting the land (Heb 3:15-18). The danger for us as Christians is that we might know God's directives and promises, but fail to apply them by faith, and never benefit from His blessings. The writer to the Hebrews said, “Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard” (Heb 4:1-2). Hindrances to the Walk of Faith The hindrances to Christian faith are numerous, but they all share one common feature: they obstruct the believer's ability to live in active dependence on God and obedience to His Word. Among the most dangerous is ignorance of God's Word, which the Lord denounced when He said, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hos 4:6). The Christian life cannot be lived in a doctrinal vacuum. Truth must be learned before it can be applied. Without sound doctrine, believers are spiritually malnourished, vulnerable to deception, and unable to live a life that honors God (2 Tim 2:15; 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2; 2 Pet 3:18). Ignorance guarantees defeat in the spiritual life, not because God withholds grace, but because we fail to appropriate it. Another major hindrance is irrational and unwarranted fear, which paralyzes faith and distorts perspective. Paul reminded Timothy that “God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline” (2 Tim 1:7). Fear can override truth when allowed to take root in the heart, leading to cowardice in witness, compromise in conviction, and retreat from divine opportunity. Like the Israelites at the edge of Canaan (Num 13:31–14:4), believers who allow fear to dominate their thinking often forfeit the blessings of forward movement in God's plan. Also, failure to claim God's promises is a silent killer of the spiritual life. Hebrews warns of “an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God” (Heb 3:12), not in the sense of losing salvation, but of turning away from the daily walk of faith. God's promises are anchors for the soul (Heb 6:18-19), and to neglect them is to drift aimlessly through life, tossed by circumstances rather than guided by divine certainty. Faith appropriates what God has revealed and rests confidently in His faithfulness, even when circumstances contradict what is seen. Unwarranted self-reliance is another subtle enemy. While human effort has its place in Christian discipline, trust in self apart from God is condemned. Solomon cautioned, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding” (Prov 3:5), and Jeremiah adds, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his strength” (Jer 17:5). The Christian life is supernatural and cannot be lived in the power of the flesh. Self-dependence is spiritual sabotage. Furthermore, yielding to the pressures and pleasures of the world is a treacherous distraction. James minces no words when he writes, “Friendship with the world is hostility toward God” (Jam 4:4), and John adds that “if anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (1 John 2:15). Worldliness appeals to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life—all of which are inconsistent with the life of faith. Lastly, choosing the desires of the flesh over the will of God leads to spiritual defeat and divine discipline. Paul teaches that “the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit” (Gal 5:17), and Peter exhorts believers to “abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul” (1 Pet 2:11). The Christian must actively choose to walk by the Spirit (Gal 5:16), moment by moment, if he is to live victoriously. In sum, these hindrances—ignorance, fear, unbelief, self-reliance, worldliness, and fleshly desire—are not minor setbacks; they are spiritual roadblocks. The remedy is found in consistent intake of God's Word (2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2), transformation through mind-renewal (Rom 12:1-2), a life of faith anchored in divine promises (Heb 11:6), and moment-by-moment dependence on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength (Gal 5:16). Where faith flourishes, these hindrances fall. God's Word is Reliable Though Peter had personally seen and heard Christ (2 Pet 1:16-18), he told his readers, “We have the prophetic word made more sure” (2 Pet 1:19a). Other translations read, “we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing” (2 Pet 1:19a NET), and “We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable” (2 Pet 1:19a NIV). The words “more sure” translate the Greek adjective bebaios (βέβαιος) which means reliable, dependable, or trustworthy. According to BDAG, it refers to “something that can be relied on not to cause disappointment.”[1] Kenneth Wuest states, “The idea here is of something that is firm, stable, something that can be relied upon or trusted in. The idea in the Greek text is, ‘We have the prophetic word as a surer foundation' than even the signs and wonders which we have seen.”[2] Robert B. Thieme Jr., notes, “God's Word is more real than empirical knowledge, more reliable than anything seen, heard, or felt (2 Pet 1:12–21). Unlike the grass that withers and the flowers that fade, ‘the word of our God stands forever' (Isa 40:8). God guarantees that His Word never goes forth without accomplishing His will (Isa 55:11).”[3] The point is that God's Word is absolutely reliable, “to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place” (2 Pet 1:19b). This absolute reliability of Scripture flows from the unchanging character of God Himself. God is perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, and absolute in truth. He cannot lie, nor does He ever fail to keep His promises. As Scripture states, “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent; has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” (Num 23:19). Paul wrote that God “cannot lie” (Tit 1:2), and the writer of Hebrews affirms “it is impossible for God to lie” (Heb 6:18). Because of this, His Word is completely trustworthy. God never speaks in vain; His Word is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and able to pierce the deepest parts of the human soul (Heb 4:12). What He reveals is not merely informative—it is transformative. As Isaiah recorded, “so will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it” (Isa 55:11). God's promises are as dependable as His character, and trusting in them is never misplaced faith—it is the most rational and secure response a believer can have. Conclusion In summary, the Christian life is a walk of faith that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and grounded in God's Word. Faith is not blind or speculative; rather, it is a confident trust in the revealed truths of Scripture, producing a life that seeks to honor God through obedience and reliance on His promises. To walk by faith is to live in active dependence on God, letting His Word shape our thinking, guide our actions, and strengthen us for every challenge we may face. The Holy Spirit works through the Scriptures to instruct, remind, and empower us, enabling us to live the Christian life. As believers, we are called to a disciplined life of learning and applying God's Word, and not trusting in experiences or feelings. The walk of faith is pleasing to God, honors Him, edifies others, and brings us mental and emotional stability. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.     [1] William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 172. [2] Kenneth S. Wuest, Wuest's Word Studies from the Greek New Testament, vol. 12 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997), 34. [3] Robert B. Thieme, Jr. “Word of God”, Thieme's Bible Doctrine Dictionary, (Houston, TX., R. B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries, 2022), 294.

Delson describes all of the types of hindrances one runs across and how they are handled using sutta MN 2. July 8, 2025  Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) How to skillfully work with the 5 Hindrances in concentration practice. Threee Strategies are discussed: Ignoring, anti-dotes, mindfulness/inquiry

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) How to skillfully work with the 5 Hindrances in concentration practice. Threee Strategies are discussed: Ignoring, anti-dotes, mindfulness/inquiry

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) How to skillfully work with the 5 Hindrances in concentration practice. Threee Strategies are discussed: Ignoring, anti-dotes, mindfulness/inquiry

In this message we look at those hindrances to effective praise and worship

In this message, we continue to look at the hindrances and enemies to the praise and worship lifestyle

Are doubts hindering your prayers? Today, Joyce explains how to overcome doubt and truly believe that God is working in your life before you even see the results.

Sunday, June 22 | Luke 18:15-30 | Pastor Daniel Cohee

Want to know how to have your prayers answered? Today, Joyce reveals the power of prayer and shares key scriptures, along with common hindrances to watch out for.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) 2025 E-BIPOC Retreat, day 4 (3rd full day): part 2 of the dharma talk titled: “ The Body of Emptiness, The Wings of Compassion and Wisdom”

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We have all suffered from hurts that just don't seem to heal, whether they are physical or emotional. Join us as we unravel the tangled web of internal and external blocks to wholeness in our lives. We'll explore why healing isn't always easy, and how we may unknowingly hinder our own or others' healing journeys. Don't miss out on this transformative message of healing and restoration 

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) The arising, persisting, non-arising and vanishing of the 5 hindrances and 7 awakening factors are based on causes. What are they? And, how can we use them to starve the hindrances and fuel the awakening factors? (SN 46.51)

Delson Armstrong June 6 "It's not so easy." Delson address Hindrances and the first full day of meditation. Donate: https://www.dhammasukha.org/shop-donations Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.org

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) The arising, persisting, non-arising and vanishing of the 5 hindrances and 7 awakening factors are based on causes. What are they? And, how can we use them to starve the hindrances and fuel the awakening factors? (SN 46.51)

What hinders you from good and better health? In this episode, host Michelle reveals thirteen common hindrances people face in achieving better health and how they can overcome them. She emphasises the importance of taking charge of one's own health, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the associated propaganda and coercion, potential further attacks to our health and wellbeing, and the conflict of interests and profiteering of pharmaceutical companies. Michelle identifies the main obstacles to better health, including ignorance, confusion, bad habits, lack of time, taste buds, cultural influences, peer pressure, fear, attitude, and lack of self-discipline, and offers practical solutions. She also touches on the role of preventive healthcare and the misconceptions around alternative health practices. You'll learn:How the food industry targets the dopamine centres of the brainThe simplest way to have a healthy dietWhy curative treatment is not enoughWhy Christians need to think alternativelyDiscover your hindrances to good health and be motivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle, take personal responsibility for your wellbeing and, with a ‘can-do' attitude, overcome hindrances and make a difference to your health and your life!ABOUT THE HOSTMichelle has been a believer for over 37 years, involved in full-time Christian ministry for 35 years in six countries on three continents, and is a master of transition and cross-cultural expert. Originally from the UK, Rev. Dr. Michelle has a doctorate degree in ministry (D.Min) with specialisms in Cross Cultural Mission and Natural Health & Nutrition and is ordained by Church For The Nations, Phoenix, USA. With huge experience of personal trauma, she is certified in grief, crisis and trauma counselling and Animal-Assisted-Therapy & Activities (AAT/AAA), is a trauma awareness trainer, and a C-PTSD survivor. She is author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief', printed in English and Mandarin Chinese and endorsed by US traumatologist and author, the late Dr H Norman Wright, formerly one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, speaker, truth-teller, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, and has a passion for natural, healthy living and seeing people's lives improved. She homeschooled her three children, has ten grandchildren, is an artist, dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and it is recommended that you speak to your GP, doctor, or health professional of your choice regarding any medical concerns you may have.LINKShttps://linktr.ee/ChristianWellbeingShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Touching in to normalize the hindrances, then guidance on sense doors, internal/external awareness and curiosity of sensations and experience

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Touching in to normalize the hindrances, then guidance on sense doors, internal/external awareness and curiosity of sensations and experience

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(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Touching in to normalize the hindrances, then guidance on sense doors, internal/external awareness and curiosity of sensations and experience

Bible teaching by Bob Claycamp on the 25th May 2025.

Let God help you avoid these common obstacles to understanding His good and perfect will.

To take your place in destiny, you have to know what can be hindrances so as to avoid them. In this message we dissect those hindrances, learning how to avoid them

In this message, we continue on our journey to learning hindrances to destiny, learning how to avoid it

SUPPORT THIS CONFERENCE: https://www.thedoormcallen.com/givingWhat happened between your “Yes, Lord” and your lack of action?In this gripping message titled Responding to the Vineyard, Pastor Garza delivers a soul-stirring call to radical obedience from Matthew 21:28–32. He exposes the spiritual danger of saying yes to God with your lips, but not with your life.Whether you've delayed your calling, hesitated at the crossroads, or made excuses for inaction—this message is for you.✅ Learn:• Why partial obedience is still disobedience• The hidden pain of hesitation, excuses, and fear• How to move from regret to fruitful response• What you risk losing if you stay stuck at your “Heran” moment

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At our Warfare Wednesday service, Pastor Femi Paul led the church in a fiery session of prophetic intercession themed “Hinderers & Hindrances.” Drawing from Ecclesiastes 2:21 (NKJV), we were reminded of the grave injustice when a person labours with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, only to have their reward snatched away. This, the scripture declares, is “vanity and a great evil!” But God's intention for His people is different. As declared in Ecclesiastes 2:24 (NKJV & TLB): “There is nothing better than that a person should eat, drink, and enjoy the good of his labour — for even this pleasure comes from the hand of God!” We stood in prayer declaring that in this Month of May, no hinderer will frustrate our labour, and that by divine enablement, we will: Soar beyond limitations Win battles seen and unseen Accomplish what once seemed out of reach Achieve divine goals Prosper with the work of our hands Change levels and status in every area of life And with one voice, the church proclaimed: "Enable us, O God... in Jesus' name, AMEN!"

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In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III delves into the concept of mindfulness and peace of mind by discussing the teachings of Master Shi Heng Yi. Wright explores the 'Five Hindrances' that block mental clarity and focus: sensual desire, ill will, sloth, restlessness, and doubt. He offers practical advice on recognizing these distractions in your life and overcoming them to create a life full of clarity, focus, and peace. Tune in to learn how to shift your habits and mental patterns for a more mindful and fulfilling life.00:39 The Purpose of the Podcast00:54 Mastering Mental Clarity: Insights from Master Shi Heng Yi02:02 The Five Hindrances to Peace of Mind03:17 Hindrance 1: Sensual Desire04:13 Hindrance 2: Ill Will04:55 Hindrance 3: Sloth or Torpor05:49 Hindrance 4: Restlessness or Worry06:36 Hindrance 5: Doubt07:27 Review and Overcoming the HindrancesYou have Greatness inside you. I know you can Learn, Grow and Accomplish anything you put your mind toward. I appreciate you listening today.George Wright IIICEO, The Evolution Group_________________________________________________________1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Get the Prosperity Pillars Poster I Developed over 20 years from my Mentors.

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Luang Por Pasanno gave this Dhamma reflection on the 24 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Antidotes to Hindrances appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

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On this episode, Jen covers Week Twelve of the Truth of Happiness and discusses the common hindrances to our practice. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.    If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.  

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright III delves into the concept of breaking through internal barriers to achieve self-mastery. Drawing inspiration from a TED Talk by Shaolin master Shi Heng Yi, he outlines the five hindrances that obstruct personal growth: sensual desire, ill will, dullness and heaviness, restlessness and worry, and skeptical doubt. George introduces the RAIN method—Recognize, Accept, Investigate, and Non-identify—as a strategy to overcome these obstacles and move closer to self-mastery. Tune in to gain insights on how to clear your path towards living the life you were meant to live.01:02 Understanding Barriers to Success02:34 The Five Hindrances to Self-Mastery07:29 Overcoming Hindrances with the RAIN MethodYou have Greatness inside you. I know you can Learn, Grow and Accomplish anything you put your mind toward. I appreciate you listening today.George Wright IIICEO, The Evolution Group_________________________________________________________1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Get the Prosperity Pillars Poster I Developed over 20 years from my Mentors.

The Biblical Role of a Wife: Hindrances (Part 3 of 6) What is the biblical role of a wife in marriage? Listen as mature married couples share God's timeless design on the wife's role. In this third episode of a 6-part series, we discuss some common hindrances that prevent wives from fully supporting their husbands. Hope you are encouraged.

At our 5-hour prayer meeting, Overturn, Pastor Nelson shared a powerful charge on Hindrances to prayer: 1. Selfish Motives – Praying with self-centered desires places us at the center instead of God. 2. Unbelief – God gives freely, but we must ask in faith. The issue isn't His giving, but our receiving. 3. Under-Praying / Spiritual Warfare – Like Elijah and Jesus, we must persist in prayer. Don't quit too soon. 4. Sin – God accepts the man before the sacrifice. Cain's offering lacked what Abel's had—purity. Don't come before God with strife or unrepentant sin.Prayer is not time wasted, but time invested.

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Delson reads and explains sutta MN 2 All the Taints - This is how to handle and eliminate Hindrances to the meditation AND life.

There are hindrances to healing that keep us from receiving the wholeness God wants to give to us. We must keep in mind that it is always the will of God to hear us, and it is always the will of God to heal now. However, sometimes we harbor things in our heart that prevent us from being healed. Once we honestly search our hearts and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what is hindering our restoration, we can rest in the belief that He wants us to be whole and healed in all areas of our lives. (Matthew 8)

During this talk, Peter describes the development of Access Concentration, the quality of consciousness that is not affected by the Hindrances.  This is cultivated through developing the procedure of aiming/sustaining attention intentionally to develop stability and tranquility in the mind, preparing for the practicing vipassana, insight into the conditioned nature of the mind. Here are […]

During this talk, Peter reviews the 5 Hindrances, which he describes as “energy dumps”–setting them aside frees up energy for further development of the 7 Awakening Factors, creating more opportunities to liberate the mind from dukkha, the distress and confusion resulting from the action of the Hindrances. Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  […]

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